Why Wood Borer Damage Is Often Discovered Too Late
Wood borers are beetles whose larvae burrow deep into wood to feed. The larvae are invisible inside the wood — only the adult beetles emerge through small exit holes, which is when most people first notice the problem.
In Maharashtra's climate, wood borer activity peaks between March and June. Untreated infestation can reduce structurally sound timber to a honeycomb of tunnels within a few years.
The most commonly affected items are antique furniture, solid wood wardrobes, wooden doors and windows, flooring, and structural timber in roofs.
Treatment must reach the larvae inside the wood to be effective. Surface sprays alone are insufficient. Our injection and spray combination introduces insecticide directly through the exit holes.
Signs You Need Professional Wood Borer Control
- Small round exit holes on wood surfaceTiny round holes of 1-3mm diameter in wooden furniture or timber are the primary sign of wood borer infestation.
- Fine powder or dust below furnitureWood dust (frass) on the floor below furniture indicates active larvae tunnelling above.
- Visible tunnels in damaged woodIf wood is split or broken, visible tunnels running through the grain confirm wood borer activity.
- Weakened, crumbling woodWood that crumbles easily when pressed may be extensively tunnelled internally.
- Adult beetles seen near wooden itemsSmall brown beetles 3-5mm long found near furniture — especially between March and June — are emerging wood borers.
Our 5-Step Wood Borer Control Protocol
We inspect all affected wooden items and structures to identify species, assess the extent of infestation, and determine which items can be saved.
All exit holes are identified and marked. Active infestation is distinguished from old, inactive infestation by checking for fresh frass.
A specially formulated insecticide is injected directly into exit holes using a syringe applicator, reaching larvae that surface sprays cannot.
A residual insecticide spray is applied to all wood surfaces, creating a protective barrier against new egg-laying adults.
We advise on maintaining treated wood — avoid washing or painting over treated surfaces for at least 4 weeks.
Safe for Furniture, Safe for Your Home
The insecticide used for wood borer treatment is applied directly into wood — not sprayed broadly into the room.
After treatment, keep the treated room well-ventilated for 2-4 hours. Products dry odourless on wood surfaces.
For valuable antique furniture, we discuss treatment options to minimise any impact on the wood surface appearance.
Trusted by Maharashtra Homes & Businesses
Wood Borer Control — Common Questions
Wood borer: small round exit holes and fine powder below furniture. Termite: mud tubes, hollow-sounding wood, no external holes.
In most cases, yes. As long as structural integrity is not completely compromised, injection and spray eliminates the infestation.
Injection kills larvae in contact relatively quickly. Full elimination typically achieved within 2-4 weeks.
For injection treatment, furniture should be accessible from all sides if possible. Heavy items can be treated in place.
Surface spray creates a protective barrier against new egg-laying adults for 3-6 months. Annual inspection recommended.
Yes. Structural timber can be treated using the same injection and spray protocol.